Hiking With Kids - Conic Hill
Where is it? This is where it is Conic Hill is situated at Balmaha and is part of the West Highland Way. The hill itself is only 360m in height and can be easily walked in a few hours. From the top you get wonderful views of Loch Lomond and its islands. From Glasgow, travel north via the A81 towards Drymen. The journey takes about an hour. There is a bus service, the 309 from Balloch to Balmaha. Balloch can be reached by train from Glasgow Queen Street station. The journey by public transport can be as long as 2 hours. The most convenient start for Conic Hill is at the main car park at Balmaha. The car park is large but fills up fast, especially in the warmer months. It is best to park here before 11am as you may struggle to find a space any later than this. The car park also has a small tourist / ranger office with a toilet. There is a 30p cost for this, and it closes at 4.30pm. There is a local shop and the Beech Tree pub that serves good lunches...